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  • dendrocolaptidae

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    Dendrocolaptidae is a former taxonomic family within the order Passeriformes (perching birds or songbirds) that included bird species known as woodcreepers. They are native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and are known for their brownish plumage and strong, curved beaks. However, this family has been re-classified and the species within it are now generally considered part of the family Furnariidae. They are generally characterized by their ability to creep along tree trunks to search for insects.
  • tog out

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    Tog out is an informal term primarily used in British and Irish English, which means to dress oneself or someone in a particular set of clothes, typically a sports uniform or special attire. It can also refer to supplying or equipping someone with the necessary clothes or equipment.
  • bowel movement

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    The feces thus produced.
  • marie antoinette

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  • anti-intellectual

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    Anti-intellectual generally refers to attitudes or policies that devalue or disregard intellectual pursuits, critical thinking, or intellectual concepts and theories. It often manifests in hostility towards experts, education, art, science, or other intellectual institutions, often arising from the belief that intellectuality is unconnected with everyday life or ordinary people. This hostility can also stem from a political or ideological stance, where intellectuality is seen as a threat or unecessary.
  • plant virus

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    Plant viruses are viruses that affect plants. Like all other viruses, plant viruses are obligate intracellular parasites that do not have the molecular machinery to replicate without a host. Plant viruses are pathogenic to higher plants. While this article does not intend to list all plant viruses, it discusses some important viruses as well as their uses in plant molecular biology.
  • extension course

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    Continuing education is an all-encompassing term within a broad list of post-secondary learning activities and programs. The term is used mainly in the United States and Canada. Recognized forms of post-secondary learning activities within the domain include: degree credit courses by non-traditional students, non-degree career training, college remediation, workforce training, and formal personal enrichment courses (both on-campus and online).General continuing education is similar to adult education, at least in being intended for adult learners, especially those beyond traditional undergraduate college or university age. Frequently, in the United States and Canada continuing education courses are delivered through a division or school of continuing education of a college or university known sometimes as the university extension or extension school. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development argued, however, that continuing education should be fully integrated into institutional life rather than being often regarded as a separate and distinctive operation employing different staff if it is to feed into mainstream programmes and be given the due recognition deserved by this type of provision.Georgetown University, Michigan State University, and the University of Denver have benefited from non-credit programs as it relates to strengthening partnerships with corporations and government agencies, helping to inform and shape the curriculum for degree programs, and generating revenue to support the academic enterprise.
  • station agent

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    In many countries, the station agent is the person in charge of a railway station Variants of station agents can also work at other transit terminals such as airports, ferry terminals, etc. In Australia and New Zealand, the term has a different meaning, due to the term Station being the equivalent of ranch in these countries. A station agent - or more often stock and station agent is a retailer specialising in goods for the farming sector. These goods may range from fence posts to animal health products, and tractors to computer software.
  • Bonus

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    bōn′us, n. a premium beyond the usual interest for a loan: an extra dividend to shareholders: an extra gratuity paid to workmen: a douceur or bribe. [L. bonus, good.]
  • climatical

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    Climatical refers to anything that is related or connected to climate, including its patterns, changes, or effects. It could be used to describe conditions, events, or influences that contribute to or are affected by the climate. Though it is not a commonly used term, however, climatic is generally preferred.
  • man of action

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    A person who prefers to act rather than contemplate and gets things accomplished quickly an efficiently.
  • tower of pharos

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    The Tower of Pharos is also known as the Lighthouse of Alexandria and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was located on the island of Pharos in Alexandria, Egypt. Built in the 3rd century BC, it was the tallest man-made structure in the world for many centuries and served as a navigational aid for ships entering Alexandrias harbor.
  • battle of flodden field

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    The Battle of Flodden Field was a military confrontation that occurred during the War of the League of Cambrai, on September 9, 1513. This historical event took place in Northumberland, England, near the village of Branxton. It involved armies from England and Scotland. The English troops, led by Thomas Howard, the Earl of Surrey, defeated the Scottish forces under King James IV, who died during the battle. The Battle of Flodden Field was one of the bloodiest battles in British history with nearly 15,000 casualties.
  • Predictable

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    that may be predicted
  • Promoter

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    In genetics, a promoter is a region of DNA that initiates transcription of a particular gene. Promoters are located near the genes they transcribe, on the same strand and upstream on the DNA. Promoters can be about 100–1000 base pairs long.
  • sideroblastic anaemia

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    Sideroblastic anaemia is a group of blood disorders characterized by an inability of the bone marrow to produce normal red blood cells due to defective iron utilization. This leads to the formation of ringed sideroblasts, which are immature red blood cells with iron-loaded mitochondria. This condition may be inherited or acquired and often results in abnormal accumulation of iron in the cells, leading to anemia and other systemic issues. Symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, and an enlarged liver or spleen. The types, severity, and prognosis of sideroblastic anemia can greatly vary.
  • genus echeneis

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  • Antarctic

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    One of the major ecozones of the world, covering the south polar regions.
  • yunnan province

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  • mountain anemone

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    Mountain anemone, part of the anemone species, is a type of plant typically found in mountainous regions. These perennials feature a rosette of leaves from which a single flower blooms. They are most commonly noted for their bright, beautiful blossoms that come in various colors. They are hardy plants, able to withstand the harsh weather in alpine conditions.